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Scrypath
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México
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Security Guard
O*NET-SOC: 33-9032.00
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Guards, patrols, and monitors premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules, maintaining order and enforcing regulations for the security of personnel, property, and visitors.
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$38K
Median Salary
+6%
Growing
High School Diploma
Min. Education
Moderate Balance
Work-Life Balance
About This Role
Security guards protect people, property, and information by maintaining a visible presence at buildings and facilities, monitoring for unauthorized access, and responding to incidents. They work in a wide range of settings including office buildings, hospitals, retail stores, warehouses, and event venues. Their daily routine combines scheduled patrols, where they walk through hallways and around the perimeter looking for anything out of the ordinary, with stationary tasks like watching surveillance camera feeds and checking identification at entry points.
A Day in the Life
6:00 AM
Shift start and briefing
Arrive at the facility and receive a handover briefing from the outgoing shift, reviewing incident logs and any active concerns.
6:30 AM
Check access points
Walk the building to verify that all entry doors, gates, and windows are secure and that cameras and alarms are working.
8:00 AM
Visitor screening
Check identification and credentials for employees and visitors entering the building, operating screening equipment as needed.
10:00 AM
Perimeter patrol
Walk or drive around the property to look for anything unusual, such as forced entry, fire hazards, or unauthorized vehicles.
12:00 PM
Lunch break
Take a short break while remaining reachable by radio in case of an incident.
1:00 PM
Monitor surveillance feeds
Watch camera feeds from the control room, investigating in person if anything looks out of place.
3:00 PM
Write incident reports
Document the day's activities, note any irregularities or rul
📌 Security Guard (México)
🏢 Scrypath
📍 México